Lip stick holder



Sept. 3, 1935. s. G. HICKOX 2,013,303

LIP STICK HOLDER I Filed July 27, 1935 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 INVENT OR ATTORNEY Sept. 3, 1935. s. G. HICKOX LIP STICK HOLDER Filed July 27, 1955 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 IIIIIIIIIIA1 I VENTOR BY Q ZZEG ATTORNEY Patented Sept. 3, 1935 I UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE r LIP STICK HOLDER Sherman G. Hickox, Waterbury, Com; assignor to Scovill Manufacturing Company, Waterbury, Conn., a corporation of Connecticut Application July 27, 1933, Serial No. 682,372

' 4 Claims. (01. 206-56) This invention relates to lipstick holders. rotary movement between the inner tube and It is an object of the invention to provide an the casing. As shown as an example in Figs. 1-4, effective holder that is simple to manufacture and connected with the inner tube, as by being formed that is neat and decorative in appearance. integral therewith, is an enlarged operating head With this general object in view, the invention 25. By holding the casing in one hand and 5 consists in the features, combinations, details rotating head 25 with the other, the inner tube of construction and arrangements of parts which is rotated in the casing. This, by reason of the will first be described in connection with the ac- D 2| engaging e relatively ned Shoulders companying drawings and then more particularly formed by slot l6 and groove l8, causes the carlO pointed out. rier cup 19 to be advanced so as to project the In the drawings: lipstick to a position for use (Fig. 3) Reverse Fig. 1 is aside view of a lipstick holder conrotation withdraws the lipstick into the holder structed in accordance with the invention; (Fig- Fig, 2 is a, vertical sectional view of the same, To prevent relative axial movement of the tube with parts cut away, showing the container and casing, at the same time permitting relative 15 l d; I v rotation, the inner tube is provided with an ex- Fig. 3 is a similar view showing the container ternal bead 26 which, with the head 25, forms a open and the lipstick advanced; groove 21. Riding in this -groove is a nib 28 Fig. 4 is a side view of the holder with the cap struck in from the metal of the sleeve. removed; The invention in its entirety includes a slip cap 20 Fig. 5 is a top end view of the holder with the for enclosing the sleeve and fitting over the encap and the lipstick removed; larged head, the cap and head having interen-' Fig. 6 is a sectional view taken on the line 6-6 ga shoulders for preve relative at o of Fig. l; of cap and holder. This may be conveniently ac- Fig. 7 is a side view of a modified construcmp s d r a p y forming t n d 25 head non-circular or polygonal in cross section.

Fig. 8 is. an enlarged vertical sectional view of S h wn as an example in Figs. 1-6. the e the same with parts cut away, showing the holder 25 is pentagonal in Cross Section clos g the closed; sleeve and having a slip fit over the enlarged head Fig. 9 is a similar view showing the holder open s a l ap a s pentagonal in cross section so and the lipstick advanced; With the construction described, the exterior an- Fig. 10 is a view similar to Fi 7 but with parts a s f t poly nal ad f rm u d s premoved and broken away; 1 erating with the interior angles of the polygonal Fig. 11 is a top end view of Fig. 9 but with the cap to prevent relative rotation of cap and holder lipstick removed; and (Fig. 6). 35 Fig. 12 is an enlarged sectional i tak n n The invention in its entirety includes a shoulthe line |2|2 of Fig. '7. der on the head serving as a positioning stop for Referring to the drawings, and more particuthe n and in Structures embodying e venlarly to Figs. 1-6, the lipstick hold th r iil tion to what is now considered the best advan- 40 trated as an example includes an inner tube I 5 tage, the enlarged head will have its side walls 40 having a longitudinal slot l6. Embracing tube l5 formed in two ofiset p anes fo m a S ou de is a casing consisting of a sleeve ll having a therebetween. In the exemplification illustrated helical groove or channel l8 which may be conin Figs. 1-6, each side wall of the polygonal head veniently formed by pressing the same in a tube. 25 has its lower portion offset outwardly by an Slidable in the inner tube is a carrier cup [9 for 2. amount substantially equal to the thickness of the 45 lipstick or cosmetic pencil 20. This carrier cup wall of the cap. This arrangement provides a has a headed pin 2|, the head of which is outcircumferential shoulder 30 on the head which is side the cup and extends through a slot it into engaged by the bottom rim of the cap and so channel 18. The body of the pin extends inserves as a positioning stop for the latter. By wardly of the carrier cup to serve as a stop and the arrangement described, moreover, the comanchorage for the lipstick. The slot l6 and plete holder, when the cap is in place, presents groove l8 form relatively inclined shoulders ena flush outer surface, as is more clearly illustrated aged by the pin to cause movement of the carin Figs. 1 and 2. rier as later described. While the shoulder 30 may be formed in any There is provided means for causing relative suitable manner, in the present embodiment it is 55 formed by a cupshaped end piece it having a slip fit over the bottom portion of the enlarged head. This gives the head its offset facets in a manner convenient to manufacture and assem- 8 ble. Since the head and end piece are polygonal' in shape relative rotation is prevented and except for the matter 01'- manufacture and] assembly,

the end piece is to be considered as part of the head. The end piece may be prevented from slipl any other suitable means.

.Figs. 7-12 illustrate certain features of the invention above described embodied in a difierent type of holder. In this second embodiment, a carrier cup 4| for a lipstick 42 is slidable in an inner tube 43 having a longitudinal slot 44. In= tegral with the inner tube is an enlarged operating head 45. I

Embracing the inner tube 43 is a two-part unit mediate sleeve 41. This intermediate sleeve has a helical slot 48 running from end to end of the saine, whereby the sleeve is split, and it is formed of a springy material. When the parts are assomewhat and by its springy nature it is firmly held to the internal'wall of tube 46. Thus, except for the matter of manufacture and assembly, sleeve 41 and tube 46 may be considered as a two slots described form relatively inclined shoulders for engagement by a pin. v

0n the carrier cup 4| is headed pin 49 the head of which extends through slot 44 into slot 48. The body of the pin extends inwardly of the carrier to serve as a stop and anchorage for the lipstick. s

By holding the casing with one hand and turning the operating head to rotate tube 43 within the casing, the carrier cup is caused to beadvanced or withdrawn, depending on 'the direction of rotation.

To prevent relative axial movement of the parts, while permitting relative rotary movementfithe sleeve 41 of the present exemplification is confined longitudinally between an {upper shoulder, formed by a bead 50, and a lower shoulder 5| formed by the enlarged operating head.

' As in the formercase, the operating headis non-circular in shape, being generally octagonal with alternate facets fluted, as appears more clearly in Fig.-1 2. t

On the head is a cup-shaped end piece 52 similar to the end piece 3| previously described except that its shape corresponds to the shape of head 45. e

The holder is enclosed by a long slip cap 53 of the same cross-sectional shape as head 45. This cap fits over the upper end of ,the head and its lower end abuts the shoulder 5| formed by. end piece 52. Relative rotation of cap and holder is prevented by the mutually engaging shoulders on up and head formed by the corners and flutings.

ping oh by giving it a close fit, by solder, or by comprising an outside casing 46 and an intersembled, the intermediate sleeve 41 is compressed casing having an internal, helical groove. The.

As in the former. case, also, the capped holder presents a flush outer surface, as appears V e in Fig. "I.

What is claimed is: r

I. In a lipstick holder, and in combination, an inner tube and a casing capable of relative rotation, a carrier for a lipstick movable in said tube, an enlarged head connected with said tube and serving as-an-operating element, the tube and casing having relatively inclined shoulders, a pin i on said carrier engaging said shoulders, and a slip ll cap embracing said casing and. taking-over the' upper portion of said head, the wall of the lower portion of the head being offset outwardly. adistance substantiallyequal to the thickness of the cap wall, thereby providing a stop shoulder for the cap and a flush outer surface for the capped hold er, the enlarged head and the cap having mutually engaging shoulders for preventing relative rotation of the cap and holder.

2. In a lipstick holder, and in combination, an inner tube anda casing capable of relative rotation, a carrier for a lipstick movable in said tube, an enlarged head connected with said tube and serving as an operating element, the tube and casing having relatively inclined shoulders, a pin .on said carrier engaging said shoulders, a slip cap embracing said casing and taking over the upper portion of said enlarged head, the head and cap having interfitting portions for preventing relative rotation of cap and holder, and a cupshaped'end piece fitting over and secured to the lower end of the enlarged head, the end, piece being of substantially the same thickness as the cap.

3. In a lipstick holder, and in combination, an ,inner tube and a casing capable of relative rotation, a carrier for a lipstick movable in said tube, anenlarged head connected with the lower end of said tube and serving as an operating element,- the tube and easing having relatively inclined 4Q shoulders, a pin on said carrier engaging said shoulders, a slip cap for enclosing the body of-the holder and fitting over the upper part of said head, and a false cap fitting over and secured to the lower part of said head, the upper edge of said false cap serving as-a stop for said slip cap.

4. In a lipstick holder, and incombination, a

' carrier for a lipstick, a tube in which said carrier is movable and having its upper end open for enlarged operating head located at the lower end of'the holder for causing the carrier to be advanced and withdrawnin the tube, and a slip cap for enclosing the body of the holder and taking over the upper portion of said operating head, the wall of the lower portion of the head being "offset outwardly a distance substantially equal to the thickness of the cap wall, thereby providing a stop shoulder for the cap and a flush outer surface for the capped holder, the enlarged head and the cap having mutually interfittin'gportions for preventing relative rotation of the cap and holder.

- SHERMAN G. HICKOX. 

